Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
San Juan Islands Museum of Art Expands its Staff
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Lane to the position of Director of Operations, as we transition from an all-volunteer staff,” said co-presidents of the Board, Karen Woldvedt and Diane Martindale. Peter has been a
Debra Lekanoff to Visit Orcas, San Juan
Friday, November 2, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Mia's Cafe -- from Cindy Wolf -- Democratic State Rep candidate Debra Lekanoff will be appearing this Friday on Orcas and San Juan Islands as follows: Here are the details for both of the events on November 2: 10:15 am - 12:15
Letter to Editor | Class of 2025 Says Thanks for OIEF Grant
-- from Orcas Island Middle School Sixth Graders/Class of 2025 -- The Orcas Island Middle School sixth graders would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) for their generous grant of $2,600. The grant helped to offset the costs of our recent trip
Letter to the Editor: Remembrance
-- by Phil Peterson -- At his inaugural John Kennedy pledged that America would “pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” Our country provides more individual liberty, opportunity and prosperity to its people
Application Deadline Extended for Free Construction Basics Training at FH High School
-- from Glenn Hendrick for Economic Development Council -- The application deadline has been extended for the Construction Basics course offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC). The training will be a free program intended to benefit both participating students and local construction companies in need of
Public Notice | Hospital District Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 6, 4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Board of Commissioners, San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 -- PUBLIC NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #3 dba ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2019 BUDGET AND 2019 LEVY Notice is hereby given
Letter to Editor | Power Has Represented Client Interests, Required by Law
-- from Nicholas Power -- I have had absolutely no involvement in any way, at any time, with Mr. Morgan's campaign activities. I have, however, successfully represented Mr. Morgan in several pieces of campaign finance litigation. I understand that Mr. Dehlendorf does not "like" Mr. Morgan because Mr. Morgan reported
Tribal Canoe Journeys is Topic of Upcoming Film
Sunday, November 11, 3 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Peter Fisher -- War Canoe Races, Eastsound WA 2002 We are pleased to announce “Sacred Journeys,” a film and fundraiser. It features a presentation by Sharon Kinley, Director of the Coast Salish Institute at Northwest Indian College, and
Letter to Editor | As Sheriff, Asher Will Do the Best Job
-- from Glenn Storey -- This election has brought out the worst in some very vocal people and it's gone on long enough to make it clear that the current campaigns are being used by an unscrupulous few to get even with "their enemies." Alternatively, others are panicked by the
EPRC Considers Propane Tank Addition and Zoning
Thursday, Nov. 1 from 3- 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm Approval of October Minutes Draft Minutes: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/17366/2018-10-26_DRAFT_Minutes_EPRC_October 3:20 pm Rick Hughes County Update 3:30 pm Public Access/Comment #1 (15 min) 3:45 pm Village Green Playground
In Memoriam | Jack Titus, May 4, 1937 – October 24, 2018
-- from the Family of Jack Titus -- Orcas Island resident Jack Titus passed away October 24 after surgery and a long hospitalization. He was eighty-one years old and previously had a remarkable ability to bounce back after serious health issues. Originally from Portland Oregon, Jack attended the University of
First Wednesdays Are Now Ocean Night at Sea View
Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- For years, the SeaDoc Society has hosted series of monthly science talks during the winter months on Orcas Island. This year, they’re putting an exciting spin on the series, which will now be called Ocean
Use Your Voice to Save the Whales
-- from the SeaDoc Society -- Southern Resident Killer Whales are severely endangered, and Governor Jay Inslee has put together a task force aimed at ensuring the survival of the species. As SeaDoc Science Director Joe Gaydos explains in this video, the next five days are a unique chance for
Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program Has Free Pre-school
-- from Ethna Flanagan (ECEAP Manager -- San Juan County Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a wonderful opportunity that provides valuable enrichment for 3- and 4-year-old children, at no cost to the families. Currently ECEAP has two full day slots open on Orcas Island and we are
Sacred Journeys at Seaview Theater
Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Sea View Theater -- from Carol Kulminski -- War Canoe Races, Eastsound WA 2002 We are pleased to announce “Sacred Journeys,” an evening of film and information on tribal journeys by canoe. It features a presentation by Sharon Kinley, Director
Editorial | An Overload of Ugly Hate
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- This week, violent, hateful stories poured in from across the country and the world as we all tried to cope with the hate, anger, and violence that is streaming across our screens. Bombs, mass killings, intended assassinations, targeted shootings, a murdered journalist --
